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Pinarayi Vijayan: Matter of worry for those who believe in secularism
Pinarayi Vijayan: Matter of worry for those who believe in secularism

Reacting to the outcome in the local body polls in the state, Vijayan, in a statement, said the LDF could not make a surge in the elections on the expected lines. “The reasons will be examined and the LDF will move ahead after making necessary corrections,’’ he added.

Kerala actor assault case: Six convicts get RI for 20 years
Kerala actor assault case: Six convicts get RI for 20 years

Earlier this week, Judge Honey Varghese convicted the first six accused, but acquitted Malayalam movie star Dileep and three others.

In Kerala, over 20 lakh SIR forms ‘uncollectible’
In Kerala, over 20 lakh SIR forms ‘uncollectible’

According to police, Noor Jahan signed the official documents on her sons’ behalf despite their absence from the country. Along with her, police have also booked her sons, Amir Khan and Danish Khan, for their alleged involvement in submitting misleading details.

Now woman Congress leader speaks out against Rahul Mamkootathil: ‘He suggested a trip together… My warning about him was rejected with contempt’
Now woman Congress leader speaks out against Rahul Mamkootathil: ‘He suggested a trip together… My warning about him was rejected with contempt’

Suspended Kerala MLA is already facing two rape cases based on testimonies of women he allegedly befriended online

Mamkoottathil sexual assault case: BJP’s Sreelekha questions complaint delay
Mamkoottathil sexual assault case: BJP’s Sreelekha questions complaint delay

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan also said Mamkoottathil no longer deserved to continue as MLA and must resign.

Sabarimala shrine to serve Sadhya as Devaswom board brings in key change
Sabarimala shrine to serve Sadhya as Devaswom board brings in key change

TDB president K Jayakumar said that pulao and sambar were earlier served at the hill shrine as part of annadanam, which was not appropriate for devotees.

Two arrested in Udupi for ‘leaking’ sensitive Cochin Shipyard data
Two arrested in Udupi for ‘leaking’ sensitive Cochin Shipyard data

The duo was found sharing sensitive data, including shipbuilding details.

Kerala lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-494 result announced today: First prize winner gets Rs 1 crore, second prize Rs 30 lakh | Here’s the list
Kerala lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-494 result announced today: First prize winner gets Rs 1 crore, second prize Rs 30 lakh | Here’s the list

The first prize is Rs 1 crore, subject to a 30 percent tax deduction and the second prize is Rs 30 lakh, and the third prize is Rs 5 lakh.

In Kerala, political storm simmers over BLO suicide in midst of SIR process
In Kerala, political storm simmers over BLO suicide in midst of SIR process

Congress says CPM pressure to blame; official who conducted probe into death claims BLO was not under work pressure

HC junks Kerala govt plea seeking SIR deferment till local body polls
HC junks Kerala govt plea seeking SIR deferment till local body polls

HC: Inappropriate to entertain writ by interpreting top court’s interim order

Kerala BJP set for Muslim outreach to clear ‘misunderstandings’
Kerala BJP set for Muslim outreach to clear ‘misunderstandings’Subscriber Only

The party has previously engaged in Christian outreach programmes as it tries to enhance its electoral strength in the southern state

‘Symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies…’: Kerala HC asks SIT to see if Sabarimala gold ‘scam’ falls under Corruption Act
‘Symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies…’: Kerala HC asks SIT to see if Sabarimala gold ‘scam’ falls under Corruption ActSubscriber Only

“The omission to record accurate and meaningful minutes is symptomatic of deeper systemic deficiencies within the institution, and, at its worst, may reflect a deliberate attempt to obscure or conceal irregularities,” the Bench said.

Kerala parties decide to challenge SIR ahead of local body polls
Kerala parties decide to challenge SIR ahead of local body pollsSubscriber Only

The decision, taken at an all-party meeting, saw all political parties except for the BJP endorse the decision at a meeting that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired.

‘Fed up with asking them to repay’: Kerala BJP leader threatens to name party ‘defaulters’ in cooperative loan row
‘Fed up with asking them to repay’: Kerala BJP leader threatens to name party ‘defaulters’ in cooperative loan rowSubscriber Only

In Facebook post on Saturday, BJP former state spokesperson and state secretary M S Kumar alleged that around 70% of those who took loans from the Thiruvithamcore Cooperative Society and 90% of defaulters are from the party

Kerala now India’s first ‘extreme poverty-free’ state, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala now India’s first ‘extreme poverty-free’ state, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala has eradicated extreme poverty from state, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said in Assembly on the occasion of  Kerala Day (Kerala Piravi). The LDF government’s targeted welfare measures lifted over 64,000 families out of distress, marking a historic milestone in social development, the ruling CPI(M) said.

Mother of 4 from Kerala clears NEET at 47, reviving long-abandoned dream
Mother of 4 from Kerala clears NEET at 47, reviving long-abandoned dreamSubscriber Only

In 2022, the National Medical Commission lifted the 25-year age bar for NEET — a move that proved a boon for Juwana Abdulla

Ahead of local body polls, Kerala govt opens purse strings for women, youth and pensioners
Ahead of local body polls, Kerala govt opens purse strings for women, youth and pensionersSubscriber Only

One of the highlights is the increase in the monthly welfare pension from Rs 1,600 to Rs 2,000, benefiting around 49 lakh people in various categories. The increase was part of the LDF’s 2021 Assembly election manifesto.

Homes, medicine, food kits: Behind Kerala’s ‘extreme poverty eradication’
Homes, medicine, food kits: Behind Kerala’s ‘extreme poverty eradication’Subscriber Only

In 2021, the local self-government department, the nodal agency for implementing the scheme, trained nearly 4 lakh people, including officials, elected representatives and volunteers to identify families facing extreme poverty.

Impasse over PM SHRI continues in Kerala’s Left Front as CPI reiterates demand for withdrawal
Impasse over PM SHRI continues in Kerala’s Left Front as CPI reiterates demand for withdrawalSubscriber Only

A day after Education Minister and senior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty defended the decision to join the central scheme, the CPI held its ground, saying that even after a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, ‘nothing had changed’.

Amid rift with CPI over PM SHRI, Education Minister’s promise: ‘Won’t allow wrong syllabus to be taught’
Amid rift with CPI over PM SHRI, Education Minister’s promise: ‘Won’t allow wrong syllabus to be taught’Subscriber Only

The CPI(M) government had earlier refused to implement the scheme, and CPI is upset at the shift, calling it a departure from Left principles. Sivankutty said non-implementation would have cost the state Rs 1,500 crore meant for the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

Sabarimala ‘missing gold’ case gathers steam: Raids at Chennai firm, Bengaluru flat, Bellary jewellery store
Sabarimala ‘missing gold’ case gathers steam: Raids at Chennai firm, Bengaluru flat, Bellary jewellery storeSubscriber Only

The SIT probing the case took the key accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, to the place where he had taken items from the temple to be gold-plated in 2019

As Kerala CPI-M blinks on PM SHRI scheme, fault lines emerge within LDF
As Kerala CPI-M blinks on PM SHRI scheme, fault lines emerge within LDFSubscriber Only

A day after General Education Department Secretary K Vasuki signed the MoU with the Union Ministry, the CPI said the party and other allies were kept in the dark on the crucial matter.

Cattle smuggling bid foiled, Kerala man shot at while trying to escape Karnataka Police
Cattle smuggling bid foiled, Kerala man shot at while trying to escape Karnataka Police

A 10-km chase unfolded after the accused, Abdullah, who hails from Kasaragod, defied police orders near Puttur in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district.

On Kerala trip, President Droupadi Murmu visits Sabarimala
On Kerala trip, President Droupadi Murmu visits Sabarimala

The President reached Pramadam in Pathanamthitta district on an IAF helicopter from Thiruvanananthapuram, where she had stayed at the Raj Bhavan upon her arrival on Tuesday for a four-day visit to the state.

Kerala weather: Heavy rainfall likely in state, IMD issues red and orange alerts in multiple districts
Kerala weather: Heavy rainfall likely in state, IMD issues red and orange alerts in multiple districts

Kerala is experiencing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with the IMD issuing red, orange, and yellow warnings for multiple districts including Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and more. Stay updated on rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Kerala and Lakshadweep.

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